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RB Engineering in Newton Abbot

June 2nd, 2015

The year 2001 is when the family run business of RB Engineering in Newton Abbot began its journey.  The company has gone from strength to strength since those early days, building up a range of clients such as Paignton Zoo, Sibelco, Plymouth University, LMS Highways and Ceramic Tile to name but a few.

The engineering team at RB Engineering in Newton Abbot are fully qualified and dedicated to providing the best possible service.   Client communication is an important factor in every job that is undertaken and regular meeting and discussions are held to ensure that the work is done specifically to the client’s requirements.

RB Engineering in Newton Abbot has invested in high quality machinery in order to offer a wide range of services.  Here are some of the services offered by the company:

  • Steel Fabrication
  • Water Jet Cutting
  • Marine Fabrication
  • Welding
  • Vehicle body repairs
  • Vehicle repairs
  • General  Engineering Work

Some of the stainless steel fabrication work undertaken by RB Engineering include: stainless steel storage tanks, stair cases, mezzanine flooring and steel buildings.

With the facilities and skills to manufacture pulpits, push pits and deck furniture to specification, RB Engineering can manufacture bespoke bow rollers and a large array of other marine equipment from scratch.

RB Engineering offers all vehicle repairs from servicing to major smashed vehicle work.  Their commercial vehicle body shop is located opposite the main workshop at Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot. Full vehicle servicing is also available at the Commercial Vehicle Body Shop.  With 35 years of experience you can expect a first class repair service from the team.

If you require some fabrication work or your car is in need of repair, make sure you contact the best.  Telephone RB Engineering in Newton Abbot on: 01626 835951 and let the experts help you.

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Steel Fabrication Paignton Zoo

Steel Fabrication Paignton Zoo

Steel Fabrication Paignton Zoo

Steel Fabrication Paignton Zoo Wetlands Project

Mild Steel Fabrication in Devon

March 9th, 2015

The task for the RB Engineering team was for mild steel fabrication in Devon.  The team were requested by the client to fabricate a gas cylinder storage cage in accordance with the British Oxygen Corporations safety criteria.  The time scale was 3 weeks and the finished product was to be completed and installed in time for the new college to open.

RB Engineering were familiar with this type of work and a meeting was arranged with the client to discuss the required mild steel fabrication.   The team were given information regarding the amount of cylinders to be stored and that the cage would fit on a concrete plinth which had already been cast onsite.  The cage was required to be primed with zinc and powder coated in red to match the trim colour of the building.  A sketch was made for the mild steel fabrication in Devon.

Once the sketch was converted into to a computer model drawing it was sent to the client for approval.   When the approval was received the materials were ordered for the mild steel fabrication work.   The materials used were: mild steel box section, mild steel angle and mild steel mesh.

The cage was bolted together in the RB Engineering workshop where the client was invited to inspect it for suitability and security.  The client was happy with the work and so the cage was dismantled and sent for off powder coating.

The parts were collected from the powder coaters and taken to the client site.  Assessments were carried out for risk and method before the installation began.   The cage was then re-assembled and fitted to the concrete base as required.  The work was completed within the scheduled time and the customer was more than happy with the end results.  The gas supplier was also happy about the storage facility for the gas cylinders.

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Roll Cage Manufacture and Design

February 9th, 2015

Roll Cage Manufacture and Design

As a bespoke manufacturer RB Engineering are involved in many different types of projects including roll cage manufacture.   This type of project requires specialist skills in the design, welding and the construction of the roll cage.

When an email arrived at the office with a request for a certified roll cage to be fitted to a 50 series x army dodge pickup, the job was picked up by our experienced engineer.   The work would prove to be relatively straight froward to do as this type of project is common place at RB Engineering. .

Roll Cage Manufacture

Roll Cage before

The customer requested a simple hoop design to fit behind the cab and 2 back stays were also required.  It was important that no space was restricted from the load bed of the vehicle.

The materials used for the project of roll cage manufacture consisted of 90mm of cold drawn seamless tube which was MIG welded to base plates.  All of the welded joints were done to the standard of EN51614-1-2012.  Cross members were designed to go across the vehicles chassis to allow the roll cage to be bolted on.

Once the vehicle had arrived in the workshop, the chassis cross members and attachment plates were mounted.  A CAD drawing was then produced for the tube bending layout and the programme was put into the tube bender machine.

2 back stays were then cut and the tube was then notched to the correct radius.   Using a MAGS welder the stays were then welded to the hoop and the attachment plates were welded to the bottom of the back stays.

Roll Cage Manufacture

Roll Cage After

On completing the work the roll cage was duly rubbed down and primed with etch primer then painted with 2 coats of black top coat

A full inspection was carried out on the roll cage before the vehicle was returned to the customer.

This roll cage manufacture project is just one of the many various project services that RB Engineering provide for their customers.

If you need a high quality roll cage, get in touch!

 

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